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On behalf of the Chicago Elite Classic 2013 Board, we would like to thank you for attending our second annual event. Without your support, this monumental event could not be possible. This year’s event has summed up to be truly special, with some of the best basketball talent in the country playing on one floor, in one day. We will be able to showcase 16 ESPN Top 100 players in their respective classes, and a slew of NCAA bound collegiate athletes. With teams traveling from Washington DC to California, we are proud to bring to you the “cream of the crop” in high school basketball talent in the finest city in the world, Chicago. Clearly, this event could not be possible without our partners. The collective support of the City of Chicago (Mayor Rahm Emanuel), Nike, ABLE, Southern Wine & Spirits, Northern Trust, and a host of large and small Chicagoland businesses have made the dream of two truly visionary coaches (Coach Tyrone Slaughter and Coach Robert Smith) come true. We also would like to give special thanks to our champions of support this year (Don Jackson and Sandy Reynolds), as without your desire and dedication, this event would not be possible. Thank you all for believing in us and believing in our schools and kids. Once again, the theme of this year’s classic is promotion of nonviolence and nonviolent conflict resolution. Our slogan “Shoot Baskets, NOT Bullets” hopefully resonates throughout our city streets and neighborhoods. Although our theme is nonviolence, the draw is basketball. Basketball has a special place in so many hearts of Chicagoans. Hopefully this recipe will make a difference in all of our lives, but especially the lives of our youth. Our youth are our future, and our youth truly care and want to live in nonviolence. This was displayed in the overwhelming response that we received in our essay contest asking our kids to come up with their own ways to stop the violence here in Chicago. I want to congratulate our essay winners Jessica Jackson, David Foster and Kierra Lowe for their innovative and creative ways at ending the deadly plague of violence. Our youth are tomorrow’s leaders and their voices/ideas should be heard, recognized, and accepted. On behalf of the entire Chicago Elite Classic 2013 board and our partners, we thank you for attending “The Elite” this year and hope you enjoy the spectacular display of basketball talent.

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Take care and we hope to see you in 2014.

Sincerely,

Marlon E. Everett, MDChicago Elite ClassicExecutive Director

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DR. MARLON EVERETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORDESIREE TATE, MCKISSACK & MCKISSACKTYRONE SLAUGHTER, WHITNEY YOUNG

ROBERT SMITH, SIMEONSYLVIA NELSON-JORDAN, WHITNEY YOUNG

MARTHA YOUNGER-WHITE, WHITNEY YOUNG


Whitney M. Young Magnet High School is very excited to host this annual event with a school partner,

Simeon Career Academy High School. Whitney Young is a college preparatory school 7th – 12th that

has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon school for academic

excellence. It has also been recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek as one of the top

high schools in the country. Whitney Young is also known for its successful extracurricular activities. We

have won state titles in chess, girls and boys basketball, academic decathlon, cross country, and debate.

We have also been awarded gold medal status for our band program. Our motto is “Where Academic

Excellence is the Standard” and we attempt to instill this excellence in every aspect of our school.

We are also elated to engage in meaningful partnerships with various companies and organizations, the

city of Chicago under the leadership of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and basketball teams locally and from

other cities. Chicago has been traditionally known for its outstanding basketball programs. This elite

showcase will highlight the extraordinary talents of our student athletes who are competing, but also give

us an opportunity to showcase our city and what it has to offer. Our guests will be able to visit Chicago

landmarks, dine at some of our most renowned restaurants, and shop on our Magnificent Mile.

As a former college cheerleader and a physical education instructor, I believe athletic experiences

positively impact students’ lives. They give meaning and purpose to educational institutions. The Chicago

Elite Classic coupled with these fantastic partners will provide a long lasting impression on everyone who

is affiliated and attends both or either session. Further, it will afford our visitors to Chicago an opportunity

to enjoy high school basketball in a family friendly atmosphere.

Please feel free to contact us at www.wyoung.org with any questions about our school and the wonderful

programs it offers.

Sincerely,

Joyce Dorsey Kenner, Ed.D.

Principal

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School


Greetings Friends:

On behalf of the Simeon Career Academy community, we are proud to welcome everyone that has

convened in the city this weekend for the Chicago Elite Classic. . The school’s motto is “Excellence is our

only option” and each member of our school community is encouraged to put those words into practice in

all of their endeavors. Consequently, our student athletes have been the recipients of countless accolades

throughout the city of Chicago and the State of Illinois. Simeon is also well known for its contribution

to Chicago’s rich basketball history. The head coach of the varsity Boys Basketball team, Robert Smith,

made history when he led the Wolverines to four consecutive state championship titles (2010, 2011 and

2012).

We are proud to cohost the Second Annual Elite Classic with Whitney Young Magnet High School

because it provides an opportunity for the two schools to forge a unique partnership to showcase the

talent of scholar athletes from all over the nation, as they compete against one another for the title of

Champion. We want to express our gratitude to all the participants, sponsors and individuals that have

given their time and energy to support the success of the Chicago Elite Classic.

Sincerely,

Simeon Career Academy Administration

Dr. Sheldon House Ms. Ramona Fannings Mr. Sterling Bolden

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal


Special Thanks To Our 2013 Partners

TRANSPORTATION


TABLE OF CONTENTS13 SCHEDULE OF WEEKEND

14 WHITNEY YOUNG INFO

15 SIMEON INFO

18 WHITNEY YOUNG PROFILE

20 ST. JOHN BOSCO PROFILE

24 SIMEON PROFILE

26 HAMILTON PROFILE

30 CURIE PROFILE

32 BISHOP GORMAN PROFILE

36 BENET PROFILE

38 REDONDO UNION PROFILE

42 MARIAN CATHOLIC PROFILE

44 ETIWANDA PROFILE

48 GONZAGA PROFILE

50 ST. RITA PROFILE

54 FENWICK PROFILE

56 UNIVERSITY HIGH PROFILE

60 CHANGECHI ESSAY

CONTEST WINNERS

62 ESPN TOP 100

70 AUTOGRAPHS


SESSION 1

SESSION 2

Weekend Schedule

TIME

10:00 am

11:30 am

1:00 pm

2:30 pm

TIME

6:00 pm

7:30 pm

9:00 pm

MATCH UPS

MATCH UPS

FENWICK VS NORMAL U-HIGH

ST. RITA VS GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH (WASHINGTON D.C.)

MARIAN CATHOLIC VS ETIWANDA (ETIWANDA, CA)

BENET ACADEMY VS. REDONDO UNION (REDONDO BEACH, , CA)

SIMEON VS HAMILTON (MEMPHIS, TN)

CURIE VS. BISHOP GORMAN (LAS VEGAS, NE.)

WHITNEY YOUNG VS ST. JOHN BOSCO (BELLFLOWER, CA)


EnvironmentLocated in a contemporary facility just north of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School has a tradition of academic excellence and ethnic and cultural diversity. Whitney Young’s motto, “Where Academic Excellence is the Standard,” is embraced by students, teachers and administrators who work together as a community. “We are committed to the holistic development of the student --emotionally, physically, intellectually, morally and socially. We believe in providing our students with intellectually stimulating learning activities,” says Whitney Young’s principal, Dr. Joyce D. Kenner. Whitney Young boasts a diverse student body: 25.1 percent African American, 24.4 percent Latino, 16.7 percent Asian, and 29.3 percent Caucasian. In both the academic program and extracurricular activities, students of various backgrounds learn that their assorted talents can accomplish greater goals collectively.

AcademicsThe curriculum at Whitney Young emphasizes preparation in all core subject areas while allowing for the development of the whole student with a vibrant array of performing and fine arts programs. The school has three programs of study: The Magnet High School Program for grades nine through 12, The Academic Center for 7th- and 8th-graders, and the Specialized Services Program for the deaf and hard of hearing, CD (EMH and TMH). The instructional program in all areas stresses the development of critical thinking skills and the inclusion of multicultural curricula.

The school has 61 honors-level courses, a technology emphasis, peer tutoring programs in all subjects, and a nationally recognized Advanced Placement (AP) course program, with 27 AP courses offered. Students consistently place in the top five at national competitions, and are perennial winners at science and math fair competitions. The Class of 2012 included 19 Merit Semifinalists and 13 National Achievement Semifinalists. The Class of 2012 recorded the highest score ever for the school with a 26.6 average for 481 seniors. Our preliminary PSAE score looks to be the second highest in the state with a composite of 25.7. In 2013, three Whitney Young students earned perfect ACT scores of 36.

Leadership & InstructionAt Whitney Young, administrators, teachers and parents collaborate as a team to develop the highest standards of student excellence. “Our teachers understand and provide for the needs of our gifted and talented students and challenge themselves through continuing academic training and the pursuit of additional degrees in the subject areas,” says Dr. Kenner. Whitney Young’s instructors represent a broad spectrum of advanced degrees and years of experience. All teachers are encouraged to enhance their skills and participate in continued professional development activities.

AwardsWhitney M. Young Magnet High School’s Academic Decathlon placed 2nd in the nation. Whitney Young students have won the state Academic Decathlon for 26 out of 27 years and have consistently placed in the top five at ACADEC national competitions. In 2013, for the first time in 33 years, a CPS school, Whitney Young’s Math Team won the state championship. Whitney Young’s Chess Team has won the state championship twice in the last three years. Students also regularly win awards at annual citywide science fairs, as well as computer science, art and music, drafting, subject area and athletic competitions.

GraduatesA typical Whitney Young graduating class will have more than 95 percent of students admitted to four-year institutions. Students are selected to attend prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford, Duke, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, Cal-Tech, Howard, Hampton and Grinnell. “The higher education community is well aware of our academic rigor, challenging curriculum, and focus on the development of the whole student,” says Dr. Kenner.

AthleticsWhitney Young’s philosophy of education is focused on the development of the whole person. To that end, the school provides numerous opportunities for students socially and athletically. Many of the Whitney Young sports teams compete in tournaments all over the United States. In the 2009/2010 season, both the boy’s and girl’s varsity basketball team took 2nd place in the Illinois High School Association 4A downstate championship and in 2008/2009 the boy’s varsity basketball team was the Illinois High School State Champions. For the 2012/2013 season, the girl’s varsity basketball team won third place in the state championship. The boy’s varsity basketball team won the coveted City CPS Championship and won its 4A regional title in state playoffs. These are just a glimpse of the unique opportunities offered to students.


Simeon Career Academy is named after Neal Ferdinand Simeon, a man who was vitally concerned with

the social problems in the area of vocational education. Mr. Simeon’s interest in the vocational training of

Chicago’s youth was evident to all who observed his tireless devotion.

His years of educational training and development while at Illinois Institute of Technology and

Northwestern University helped him lay the foundation to improve vocational programs. His blueprint of

practices can be seen throughout the many current career programs in Chicago Public School.

Although the world suffered a great loss on August 28, 1963, when Mr. Simeon passed, his efforts and

practices continue to inspire and encourage. Simeon Career Academy is named after a great man,

leader, believer, and forward thinker. It is evident in the strides the school continues to make.

Simeon the home of the mighty Wolverines is where great minds are shaped and nurtured. The curriculum

is a true connection between college prep and careers. The heart and minds of students remain in the

forefront of all goals. All programs support the “whole” student.

Simeon offers programs that prepare students to meet the demands of the ever changing world. We are

known for our powerful academic and athletic programs. Throughout the city, Simeon is known for having

a nurturing and supportive learning environment. All hands are on deck to support students. Our job is to

push students to the next level.

“Excellence is the only option” guides our every word, action, and interaction. We work to ensure that

every Wolverine becomes who they were born to be. We teach students to believe in greatness. When

great teaching and endless learning takes place, students excel.

We hold ourselves accountable for who our students will become. For those who are uncertain about their

future, we are responsible for creating dreams and goals to guide them. Excellence is the only option!!!!!!

Dr. Sheldon House Ms. Ramona Fannings Mr. Sterling Bolden

Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal


Whitney YoungHIGH SCHOOL


Whitney Young High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Pos. Yr.1 Lucas Williamson 6’2 SG 20172 Erwin Henry 6’1 SG 20143 Miles Reynolds 6’3 PG/SG 2014 4 Joseph Luzadder 6’2 SG 20145 Skyler Nash 6’5 SF 201611 Jeremaya Powell 6’2 SF 201513 Paul White 6’9 SF 201415 Rodney Herenton 6’0 PG/SG 201621 McKinley Nelson 5’7 PG 201522 Jahlil Okafor 6’11 C 201425 Christian Everett 6’2 SF 201532 Anthony Mosley 6’2 PG 201533 Miles Baggett 6’2 SF/PF 2016

PRINCIPAL: DR. JOYCE KENNERASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: MARK GRISHABERHEAD COACH: TYRONE SLAUGHTERASSISTANT COACHES: KEVIN BUSH, KEVIN SNIDER, RODERICK LEWIS, CHUKWUDI OKAFOR, BRANDON BRIGHTMANAGER: AMIR PATEL

Whitney Young’s team is expected to be ranked number 1 in the 2013-2014 preseason rankings.

Whitney Young won the State Championship in 2009 and State Runner-Up in 2010. Senior Jahlil

Okafor, Duke commit, consensus number one player in the country in the Class of 2014, awarded

MVP on USA Team 17U and played on USA Team 19U to win the gold Medal. In 2012/13, Whitney

Young won the coveted CPS Citywide Championship and its 4A Regional Title. Whitney Young also

boasts top 100 national player in 6-9 senior Paul White, Georgetown commit, and top 10 Illinois

player, Miles Reynolds, St. Louis University commit.


St. John BoscoHIGH SCHOOL

St. John Bosco High School2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Tyler Dorsey 6’4 180 G 20152 Brian Enriquez 6’3 180 G 20143 Lorne Currie 6’3 170 G 20155 Daniel Hamilton 6’8 175 G/F 201410 Vance Jackson 6’8 200 G/F 201611 Rodney Henderson 6’5 170 F 201514 Gio Fernandez 5’10 160 G 201620 Joe Tate 6’5 170 F 201621 Abdul Zaid 5’8 150 G 201722 Jared Harrell 6’2 185 G 201623 Jordan Bell 6’5 190 G 201624 Isaiah LeBlanc 5’8 155 G 201733 Jesus Zesati 6’1 165 F 201634 Ray Knight Jr. 6’0 160 G 2017 35 Billy Preston 6’8 215 F 201742 Maxwell Flohr 6’5 185 F 2016

DIRECTOR: FR. JOE NGUYENPRINCIPAL: CASEY YEAZELPRESIDENT: PAUL ESCALA ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MONTY MCDERMOTTATHLETIC TRAINER: MELODY MOHEBBI HEAD COACH: DERRICK TAYLOR ASST. COACHES: DAVID MARTINEZ, CHAD JOHNSON, TIMICHA KIRBY, TONY MILLER

DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATION: BURREL LEE IIIDIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL FINANCES: ANTHONY LEWIS

With five star 2015 prospect Tyler Dorsey, point guard, and top 25 Senior, Daniel Hamilton, a

Connecticut commit, St. John Bosco earned the CIF-Southern Section Division 3A title last season. Vance

Jackson, a 6-foot-8 sophomore regarded as one of the top players in his class, enrolled at St. John Bosco

in September. He bolsters an already star-studded lineup that’s expected to compete for another CIF

championship as well as a state title.


SimeonHIGH SCHOOL


Simeon Career Academy VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.0 Dennis Williams 6’7 165 G/F 2015 1 Ben Coupet 6’7 165 G/F 20162 Saieed Ivey 5’10 150 G 2014 4 Isaiah Moss 6’3 155 G/F 20153 Donte Ingram 6’5 160 G/F 20145 Evan Gilyard 5’8 150 G 20176 Jaycee Hillsman 6’5 170 F 201410 Bobby Harris 5’10 150 G 201411 Zachary Norvell 6’4 155 G/F 201612 Jovan Jackson 6’1 150 G 201615 Marquell Rose 6’6 165 F/C 201624 Joshua Thomas 6’2 150 G 201630 Edward Morrow 6’6 165 F/C 201533 Latorreo Tolbert 6’8 165 F/C 201534 Anthony Campbell 6’4 165 F 2015

PRINCIPAL: DR. SHELDON HOUSEASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STERLING BOLDEN & RAMONA FANNINGSATHLETIC DIRECTOR: REGINALD BROCK & MELVIN DILLARDHEAD COACH: ROBERT SMITHASSISTANT COACHES: LEONARD THOMAS, MARCUS ALDERSON, MAURICE BROWN, MELVIN NUNN, HARVEY JONES, TIM FLOWERS

Premier program in Illinois with state record seven state championships. Simeon won four

consecutive state titles. Simeon features top 50 player in Class of 2015, D. J. Williams who served on

the 16U USA Developmental Team. Coach Robert Smith has won a state record six state titles.


HamiltonHIGH SCHOOL


HamiltonHIGH SCHOOL

Hamilton High Wildcats 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Chrishun Brown 6’0 155 PG 20142 Terrance Birdsong 6’7 215 F 20153 Rodney Mayweather 6’5 185 F 20154 Jarvis Morgan 6’1 164 PG 20155 Charles Telford 5’4 130 PG 201611 Dedric Lawson 6’8 208 PF 201613 Keelon Lawson 6’7 190 PF 201514 Nakil Wood 6’2 155 G 201415 Jordan Harris 6’3 165 G 201420 Tevin Gathings 6’3 165 SF 201621 JaNario Pettis 6’7 175 SF 201623 Calvin Bunting 6’3 170 SF 201424 Tyren Collier 6’3 163 SF 201430 Romero Hill 6’3 175 PG 201634 Torries Thomas 7’0 300 C 2015

PRINCIPAL: HAROLD MCRAEHEAD COACH: KEELON LAWSONATHLETIC DIRECTOR: JEROME GRIFFIN

A pair of highly regarded brothers, 6-6 junior K.J. Lawson and 6-7 sophomore Dedric Lawson, lead

Hamilton in Memphis. K.J. Lawson is among the top 30 players nationally in 2015, while Dedric Lawson

is one of the elite sophomores in the country and is currently ESPN.com’s No. 4 ranked player in the

Class of 2016.


CurieHIGH SCHOOL


Curie High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Alondre Pickens 5’7 150 PG 20142 Marcus Gatling 5’8 150 PG 2014 3 Joseph Stamps 6’2 175 G 20144 Michael Nowak 5’11 170 G 20155 Joshua Stamps 6’5 175 G/F 201511 Cliff Alexander 6’8 240 PF/C 201412 Devin Gage 6’1 175 G 201615 Keenan Robinson 6’5 180 F 201421 Malik Washington 6’5 225 F 201523 Kamar Marshall 5’7 150 G 201432 Christian Hernandez 6’2 210 F 2014

PRINCIPAL: PHILLIP C. PERRYASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: ROCHELLE BRYANT, ANA M. ESPINOZA JOSE RODRIGUEZ & LAURA COTTRELLATHLETIC DIRECTOR: GEORGE PRATTHEAD COACH: MICHAEL OLIVERASSISTANT COACH: LARRY WALLACE & MOHAMED FARRAJ

Curie Condors feature a 6’9 difference-making, Senior Cliff Alexander, Kansas commit, ranked as

ESPN’s #3 player in the 2014 class. Curie has a couple of potent offensive weapons on the perimeter

in senior Joseph Stamps and promising junior Joshua Stamps, who both have varsity experience. Plus,

sophomore point guard Devin Gage is one of the better prospects in the Class of 2016.


Bishop GormanHIGH SCHOOL


Bishop Gorman 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.0 Christian Papoola Jr. 6’2 170 G 20171 D’Mar Moore 6’0 165 G 20142 Ugo Amadi 6’0 170 G 20153 Tanner Leishman 6’6 200 G 2015 4 Chase Jeter 6’10 215 F/C 20155 Miles Loupe 5’9 165 G 201410 Chase Nomaaea 6’6 175 G 201611 Obim Okeke 6’1 200 G 201412 Zach Collins 6’9 215 F/C 201613 Conner Pensivy 5’10 160 G 201514 Noah Robotham 6’0 170 G 201421 Deon Whiteside 6’6 200 F 201522 Richie Thornton 6’1 170 G 201523 Nick Blair 6’6 200 F 201524 Cole Michels 6’2 165 G 201533 Stephen Zimmerman 7’0 220 CF 2015

PRESIDENT: JOHN KILDUFFPRINCIPAL: KEVIN KIEFERATHLETIC DIRECTOR: SALLY NIEMAN HEAD COACH: GRANT RICE ASST. COACHES: MIKE WRIGHT, DOMINGO RIVERA, MATT KROMBERG, RYAN PIETRANTON, GEOFF LINCOLN, RICH THORNTON, BEN GUTMAN, MIKE CARTER, MIKE COLLINS, CHARLES O’BANNONTRAINER: GUS FUKUDOTEAM MANAGER: AALLIAH STEWART

Gorman graduated its starting frontcourt after its third Class 4A state title team in four years. But

a rising group of Juniors that includes Jeter, 6-11 center Stephen Zimmerman and high-flying wing

Nick Blair gives the Gaels potential for another dynasty. With the top 10 five star 2015 prospect,

Stephen Zimmerman and a top 50 2015 Center, Chase Jeter, the Gaels finished the 2012-13 season

with a better record than they did a year before, capturing their second Class 4A state title in a row.


Benet AcademyHIGH SCHOOL

Benet Academy 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.3 Collin Pellettieri 5’11 160 G 20145 Joe Boyle 5’11 180 G 201410 Conor Feehan 5’11 160 G 201511 Brendan Feehan 5’11 160 G 201512 Jeff Conrad 5’9 150 G 201515 Sean Liszka 6’0 175 G 201520 Patrick Ramatowski 6’0 175 G 201521 Daniel Roemer 6’3 180 F 201422 Josh Yesufu 5’10 170 G 201423 Colin Bonnett 6’3 185 G 201524 Daniel Bensen 6’3 190 F 201425 Liam Nelligan 6’4 190 F 201432 Dan Sobolewski 6’2 180 G 201633 Sean Gerken 6’3 180 F 201535 John Kurzydym 6’7 200 C 201445 Sean O’Mara 6’9 230 C 201455 Tom Kurzydym 6’7 200 C 2014

PRINCIPAL: STEVEN MARTHATHLETIC DIRECTOR: GARY GOFORTHHEAD COACH: GENE HEIDKAMP ASST COACHES: MIKE BREMNER, SCOTT VESELIK, KEVIN CONRAD

With the return of 6-9 Sean O’Mara, Xavier commit, one of the top dozen prospects in the Class

of 2014, Benet will again be among the top teams in the Chicago area and the loaded East Suburban

Catholic Conference. O’Mara helped lead Benet Academy to an East Suburban Catholic Conference title

in the 2012-13 season.


Redondo UnionHIGH SCHOOL


Redondo Union Boys Basketball VARSITY 2013-2014 ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.0 Ryse Williams 6’1 175 G 2017 1 Jose Fowler 6’1 155 G 2016 2 Leland Green 6’2 180 F 2016 5 Austin Lowe 6’2 160 G 2015 10 Michael Munn 5’8 160 G 2015 11 Elijah Nesbit 5’2 150 G 2016 12 Jeremiah Headley 6’6 205 F 2015 13 Ryan Reeves 6’1 160 G 2015 14 Cameron Williams 6’4 160 F 2016 15 Cameron High 6’0 155 G 2015 20 Isaiah Jackson 6’4 170 F 2015 21 Duncan Lomenzo-Torres 6’0 180 G/F 2016 32 Ian Fox 6’0 170 G 2014 34 Terrell Carter 6’8 270 F/C 2014

HEAD COACH: REGGIE MORRIS JR.ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: ARTURO JONESASSISTANT COACHES: MOON JONES, AND JOHN FISCHERATHLETIC DIRECTOR: ANDY SALTSMAN PRINCIPAL: DR. NICOLE WESLEYDIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS: VICTOR MARTIN

The defending Division II CIF State Basketball champs from a year ago, Redondo Union won 28

games last season and returns a boatload of talent from that team, led by senior point guard Ian Fox, the

Southern Section 2A Player of the Year, and talented 6-6 junior Jeremiah Headley, a Division I prospect.

Redondo Union welcomes the addition of transfer Terrell Carter, a 6-8, 270-pound post player who

provides an intriguing matchup inside.

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Marian CatholicHIGH SCHOOL


Marian Catholic High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Pos. Yr.3 Tyler Ulis 5’10 G 20145 Ki-Jana Crawford 5’9 G 201410 Christopher Austin 5’8 G 201511 Brandon Clark 6’2 G 201412 Hayes Bynum 5’8 G 201413 Ezra Pointer-Jones 6’3 F 201414 Nick Damiani 6’0 G 201415 John Oliver 6’4 F 201420 Xavier Parker 6’2 G 201423 T.J. Smith 6’5 F 201724 Terrone Parham 6’7 F 201425 Josh Cohn 6’0 G 201432 Javaughn Young-White 6’2 G 201533 John Peabody 6’1 G 201540 Thomas Gorski 6’4 F 2015

PRESIDENT: SR. JUDINE HILBING, O.P.PRINCIPAL: SR. KATHLEEN ANNE TAIT, O.P.ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: DR. SHIRLEY MORRISATHLETIC DIRECTOR: JOE REYDAHEAD COACH: MIKE TAYLORASSISTANT COACHES: KEVIN KELLY, NICK NOVAK

Marian Catholic boasts Top 50 Tyler Ulis, Kentucky commit, a highly touted senior point guard who

led the Spartans to their first 4A sectional title last year. Ullis was named the East Suburban Catholic

Conference player of the year.


EtiwandaHIGH SCHOOL


Etiwanda High School Eagles 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Dominick Alexander 6’0 165 G 20143 Elijah Johnson 6’2 160 G 20144 Hasan Broussard 5’10 160 G 20155 Bryce Torruella 5’11 150 G 2015 10 Garrett Carter 6’1 160 G 201611 Jordan McLaughlin 6’1 170 G 201415 Earnest Carter 6’2 175 G 201420 Kameron Edwards 6’5 190 F 201521 Braxton Shaw 6’6 185 F 201523 Kenny Barnes 6’5 180 F 201425 Delewis Johnson 6’3 210 F 201633 Jordan Naughton 6’9 215 C 201634 Amore Smith 6’7 200 F 201642 Roman Silva 7’0 210 C 2017

PRINCIPAL: DON JARAMILLO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: DAVE MASUCCI ATHLETIC TRAINER: OSCAR CORACERO HEAD COACH: DAVE KLECKNER ASST. COACHES: JAY AGAPAY, JOHN BETTENCOURT, KEN GREEN, BILLY JORDAN, MIKE RECORD

Earning national rankings in the Top 10, the Eagles are the defending champion in one of the

country’s toughest playoff sections (CIFSS Div. I-AA) and could be even better this season. With Senior,

point guard Jordan McLaughlin 6-0, USC commit (CIF Southern Section Division I-AA co-Player of the

Year) and with transfer center Jordan Naughton (6-9), Etiwanda has a big post presence to make a

successful 2013-14 run at the state title.


GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH

GonzagaCOLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Gonzaga College High School VARSITY BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.0 Chris Lykes 5’6 140 G 2017 1 Bryant Crawford 6’2 185 G 20152 Richie Petitbon 6’6 300 C 2015 3 Tyrell Thomas 5’10 180 G 20144 Jabari Greenwood 6’4 190 F 201510 Eddie Scott 6’4 175 F 201411 Sean Williams 6’2 170 G 201512 Nigel Stewart 6’4 170 G 201615 RaMond Hines 6’4 175 F 201420 Sam Miller 6’8 220 F 201523 Pat Myers 6’1 195 G 201432 Jordan Abdur’Ra’oof 6’7 205 F 201442 Kevin Beins 6’6 205 F 201444 Bradley Jacks 6’6 230 F 2014

PRESIDENT: REV. STEPHEN W. PLANNING, S.J.HEAD MASTER: TOM EVERYATHLETIC DIRECTOR: JOE REYDAHEAD COACH: STEVE TURNERASSISTANT COACHES: BYRON HARPER, DEVIN WILLIAMS, JUAN HILL, AUSTIN KELLEYVIDEO COORDINATOR: SOLOMON TAYLORMANAGERS: JB GALLAUGHER, ALONZO MEDLEYTRAINER: PENNY LYNCH, ATCSTRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH: MILTON YATES

Ranked nationally among the Top 25 Teams in the season, Gonzaga Eagles have a Top 50 star

point guard, Junior Bryant Crawford who was selected for the 2013-14 USA 16-U Team and traveled

to Uruguay to win the Gold medal in the FIBA Americas championship. The Eagles finished their

2012-13 season undefeated in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference advancing to the play-offs

to make a run at their first title since the 2007-08 season.


St. Rita of CasciaHIGH SCHOOL


St. Rita of Cascia 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Charles Matthews 6’6 171 G 20152 Treston Forbes 6’2 168 G 20143 Armani Chaney 5’10 138 G 20155 Victor Law 6’7 181 F 201410 Brandon McRoy 6’3 235 F 201511 Spencer Goodman 6’0 146 G 201513 Jimmy Falk 6’1 226 F 201515 Te’mon Green 6’2 175 G 201720 Billy Danaher 6’0 160 G 201422 Grant Mullin 6’0 162 G 201523 Dominique Matthews 6’2 181 G 201424 Chris Williams 6’3 158 G 201632 Meshach Obafemi 6’8 237 F 201634 Khalen Davis 6’4 205 F 201435 Demauris Dixon 6’2 186 G 201641 Myles Carter 6’8 223 F 2015

PRINCIPAL: BRENDAN CONROYATHLETIC DIRECTOR: MICHAEL ZUNICAHEAD COACH: GARY DECESARE ASST COACHES: KENTON TERELL, PAT CONNOLLY, BILL JUDGE, AUBREY DENARD, ERIC STANLEYDIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL OPERATIONS: SHAUN NAPATALSTRENGTH COACH: JOHN GRIFFINTRAINER: DAN JILEKMANAGERS: DAN SMITH

St. Rita competes in the Chicago Catholic League and boasts a top 10 player in 2015, junior Charles

Matthews and a top 100 player in 2014, senior Victor Law, Northwestern commit. St. Rita’s team is

expected to be ranked among the top 5 in Illinois in the 2013-2014 preseason rankings.


Congratulations to THE TEAMS OF THE

CHICAGO ELITE CLASSICDenise & Gary Gardner


FenwickHIGH SCHOOL

Fenwick 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.2 Jeremy Ireland 6’4 195 F 20143 Steve Bell 5’11 185 G 20144 Matt Androwich 5’9 160 G 2015 10 Jamal Nixon 6’3 180 G/F 201711 Kevin Owens 6’1 170 G 201514 Keshaun Smith 5’9 175 G 201420 Scott Lindsey 6’4 190 G/F 201421 Mike Smith 5’9 165 G 201624 Charlie Walsh 6’1 165 G 201425 Jack Grogan 6’3 185 F 201531 Nick Labarbara 5’11 185 G 201432 Tom Planek 6’5 195 F 201433 Mike Ballard 6’3 170 G/F 201640 Dan Dwyer 6’8 210 F/C 201442 Ben Peterson 6’4 220 F 2014

PRINCIPAL: PETER GROOMPRESIDENT: FR. RICHARD PEDDICORD ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: SCOTT THIESHEAD COACH: RICK MALNATI ASST. COACHES: STAUNTON PECK, VINCE HUMPHREY

Fenwick’s team features a top 2014 player, a versatile 6-5 perimeter threat, Senior Scott Lindsey, a

Northwestern commit. Fenwick, with first-year coach Rick Malnati and the return of Lindsey and several

other key players, is expected to challenge in the Chicago Catholic League and be a Top 25 team when

the season 2013-14 season opens.


Normal University HIGH SCHOOL


University High School 2013-14 BOYS BASKETBALL ROSTER# Name Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.1 Jalen Perry 5’8 145 G 20153 Tyler May 6’0 170 G 20145 Riley Hamilton 6’5 170 F 2014 11 Alex Morris 6’2 165 G 201613 Keondre Schumacher 5’9 135 G 201721 Joe Johnson 6’1 180 G 201423 Malik Wildermuth 6’5 195 F 201425 Trashawn Boyd 5’10 165 G 201431 McLain Engel 5’11 195 G 201533 Keita Bates-Diop 6’6 240 C 201441 Kane Wildermuth 6’6 240 C 201445 Evan Berryman 6’2 170 F 201451 Derek Durdle 6’6 245 C 2014

SUPERINTENDENT, LAB SCHOOLS: DR. JEFF HILLPRINCIPAL: ANDREA MARKERTASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STEVE EVANSACTIVITIES DIRECTOR: WENDY SMITHASST. ACTIVITY DIRECTORS: MIKE SONDGEROTH & DR. BOB FITZGERALD HEAD COACH: DR. BOB FITZGERALD ASST. COACHES: TERRY LOOTENS, JEFF GRAHAM, LESTER HAMPTON, ANDREW MCDOWELL, ZAC BOOSTER , CHAD MAZONOWSKI

Normal U-High is known for its basketball program, which was home to Coach Cal Hubbard. In 2012,

the boy’s basketball team advanced to the 2A State Championship game and finished as runner up. Keita

Bates-Diop, Jr., Ohio State commit, is a consensus top 25 player in the country in the Class of 2014.


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2013 CHICAGO ELITE CLASSIC

TEAMS

McKissack & McKissack


YANA UniversityBY JESSICA JACKSON

MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR

If I had the ability to make Chicago a safer place I would start an alternative school campus that emulates college life with on campus-housing, that particularly deals with troubled teens from all around Chicago. Their day would go from 8:45am to 4:00pm. For those that choose not to stay, roundtrip transportation will be provided. Their day will start with “Morning wake up” where teens can discuss any issues that have affected their day. Next they will go into their classes that are structured around their trade of career choice; each student will have a “CUSTOMIZED” schedule based on their individual needs and interests. If anything has occurred that has affected their day they will be encouraged and directed on how to move forward with options that will help them overcome whatever obstacles that they are faced with. The whole idea is to address the whole teen and every facet of their life.

This will be a “LIFE” changing program beyond mentoring; it’s mentoring kicked up about 1,000 notches. The goal is to provide safety security along with a healthy balanced diet. Three meals a day will be provided along with snacks. We want to educate our students in every life changing way. The end of the day will ALWAYS end with ways to build character and give them the “MENTAL” tools that they need to make the next day better than the current day. This program will be funded by donations, grants, community partnerships, outside partnerships, fundraisers, investors and community activists. To encourage the goal to finish this program will include a “JOB READY” program after completion of their four-year course. That will guarantee “Career Placement” after completion of the course.

To encourage healthy work habits students will have the option to work after the program day ends in order to earn a stipend that will allow them to take care of any family needs or personal needs. We want to service the “WHOLE” teen. The criteria for children to apply would be those whom have behavioral issues, consistently disruptive/ and fighting in school, those who have learning disabilities, and also those whom have criminal records. This school will help allow and offer troubled teens from all over Chicago a chance and opportunity to build towards something for their future A LIFE….A CAREER. We will try to instill in each student to be a very well rounded individual, to be able to utilize the teachings, morals, and life skills that they will have learned from being with us in their everyday lives to make wise decisions, for themselves. Our goal is to welcome these children with open arms and to give guidance and direction to help them attain their dreams. To provide them with a place where they can actually feel accepted, wanted, needed, and important so they can feel more encouraged to make a difference within their own, among their own. At YANA (You Are Never Alone) University (where excellence deserves a second chance), we believe in having a very responsible, disciplined, a loving, and family oriented staff such as ours. That’s why we have carefully selected each member of our staff members to be only the best to work amongst and to teach the minds of our young. Many of them which can relate to the nature of our students, to help guide them to doing and being better individuals for themselves. This 4-year institution for learning will require students, whether taking regular classes or AP honor classes, to receive a high school diploma and a degree. Our students will be enrolled in very rigorous academic courses to instill the importance in education within our students. Students who are taking regular courses will be working towards not only attaining their high school diploma, but also their associates degree and will be awarded at the end of their 4-year completion of the program or 3-year completion only if transferred, both a high school diploma as well as an associate’s degree.

Students whom are taking AP honor classes will also be working towards not only achieving their high school diploma, but as well as a master’s degree and will only be awarded at the end of their 4-year completion of the program or 3-year completion only if transferred, both a high school diploma and a master’s degree.

Here at YANA University we will advise a “RANDOM” drug test monthly and each student will be given three strikes, on Strike #1: Redirection, Strike #2: Counseling with student, and Strike #3: Expulsion. This is to instill discipline and responsibility amongst each student. Also, once every month the whole school will be required to participate in a community service project to not only gain service learning hours, but to build character, community awareness, and responsibility.

The whole objective at YANA University is to give troubled teens an alternative positive route to their life, showing them that they do have a choice, and to prepare them for the world and not to be afraid of it. To always come with the objective of wanting to learn and grow from the experience from others around them, their peers, but most importantly from their teacher, everyday. So, they will have the courage to one day stand up and say “If I had the ability to make Chicago a safer place I would.”

ChangeChiEssay & Scholarship Contest Winners

“Shoot Baskets Not Bullets”

Hundreds of teens from across the Chicagoland area voiced their opinions on how to make Chicago safer through the ChangeChi Essay Contest. Three students have been chosen to receive a scholarship.


2nd Place Winner: David FosterSOUTH SHORE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PREP, SOPHOMORE

1. What legacy do you hope to leave for your family and community?A legacy that I would like to leave is that, later in life, when I have a sufficient income, I

will provide my family with a better life. I would also put some of that money towards my

community by helping to renovate and clean up the South Side.

2. What are your future goals?I enjoy playing safety for the South Shore International football team, therefore one of

the goals I have in life is to become a professional NFL athlete. A second aspiration I have

in life is to become a meteorologist because I always had a passion for weather science.

Lastly, a goal I have is to start a charity that will fund research towards diabetes.

1st place Winner: Jessica JacksonMORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR

1. What legacy do you hope to leave for your family and community?Even though I plan on pursuing a career in the creative field, someday

I would also like to work as an activist to help those that are in

need in areas such as in Uganda and in Somalia. This is a long term goal of mine to

pursue. I want my legacy to show that I cared about people and demonstrated that

through my actions.

2. What are your future goals?My future goals are to become a screenwriter, director, an actress, and

someday an author. I want to be able to tell stories that genuinely move

people. A good example of a person who has been able to successfully

accomplish these things is Tyler Perry. He is one of the people that I admire because he has

managed to make a career by doing all the things that he loves while being very original

and creative in the process. I hope to be just as successful and inspiring as he is one day.

3rd Place Winner: Kierra LoweJESSE OWENS COMMUNITY ACADEMY, 8TH GRADE

1.) What legacy do you hope to leave for your family and community?I hope to leave behind a legacy of honesty, dedication, hardwork, and most of all respect to my

family and community because without these you will not become fully successful in any career you

want to pursue.

2.) What are your future goals?8th grade: Graduate with honors

High School: Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy- taking Spanish classes and AP

classes for college credit and a high school diploma

College: attend an out of state university preferably a diverse school

Later: I like speaking and offering advice. I may become a Motivational Speaker and I hope to one

day be able to explore the world.

JAHLIL OKAFORRANKING #1WHITNEY YOUNG HS – 2014CHICAGO, IL CENTER DUKE

STEPHEN ZIMMERMANRANKING #2BISHOP GORMAN HS – 2015LAS VEGAS, NVCENTER

CLIFF ALEXANDERRANKING #3CURIE HS – 2014CHICAGO, IL POWER FORWARD KANSAS

DEDRIC LAWSON RANKING #4HAMILTON HS – 2016MEMPHIS, TNPOWER FORWARD

TYLER DORSEY RANKING #7SAINT JOHN BOSCO HS – 2015LOS ANGELES, CASHOOTING GUARD

CHARLES MATTHEWS RANKING #11SAINT RITA HS – 2015CHICAGO, ILSHOOTING GUARD

KJ LAWSON RANKING #21HAMILTON HS – 2015MEMPHIS, TNSMALL FORWARD

KEITA BATES-DIOP RANKING #22UNIVERSITY HS – 2014BLOOMINGTON, ILSMALL FORWARD OHIO STATE

TOP10016

CHASE JETERRANKING #37 BISHOP GORMAN HS – 2015LAS VEGAS, NVPOWER FORWARD


DANIEL HAMILTONRANKING #26SAINT JOHN BOSCO HS – 2014LOS ANGELES, CASHOOTING GUARD CONNECTICUT

DJ WILLIAMS RANKING #29SIMEON CAREER ACAD – 2015CHICAGO, ILSMALL FORWARDILLINOIS

TYLER ULIS RANKING #33MARIAN CATHOLIC HS – 2014MATTESON, ILPOINT GUARDKENTUCKY

JORDAN MCLAUGHLIN RANKING #36ETIWANDA HS – 2014RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CAPOINT GUARD USC

BRYANT CRAWFORDRANKING #47GONZAGA COLLEGE HS – 2015KENSINGTON, MDPOINT GUARD

PAUL WHITERANKING: #64WHITNEY YOUNG HS – 2014CHICAGO, ILPOWER FORWARDGEORGETOWN

VICTOR LAW RANKING #66SAINT RITA HS – 2014SOUTH HOLLAND, ILSMALL FORWARDNORTHWESTERN


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